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Lately I’ve been thinking about how branding, your reputation and success go hand in hand. That’s probably because I have a brand new 3 day branding event coming up in October. (More on that a little later.)

These things are so intricately entwined that if you mess one up it will surely affect the other ones and that’s what I want to talk about today. You brand and your reputation can easily become tainted, and these don’t have to be big events that cause the problem. It can be a series of small events, mistakes or just general sloppiness.

Does it seem like some people are just luckier than the rest of us? You know those people; the ones that seem to be successful at whatever they do. Today I'm going to give you some tips on how YOU can become a success magnet.

What seems like luck to many people actually boils down to a few principles that when executed are almost guaranteed to make you more successful in everything you do.

Know Where You Intend to Go

Successful people know exactly where they are going before they begin the journey. Having a clear vision of where you want to end up is essential for creating a plan to get there. It’s important while you are creating your dream business you also create your ideal lifestyle at the same time. In order to do that, you have to determine what that lifestyle looks like. It’s an exercise that is guaranteed to give you clarity.

When it comes to choosing your marketing strategy for your business, you might be wondering. “What does your investing strategy have to do with choosing your marketing strategy”?

Well, the answer is “a lot more than you think”. In fact the two are very tightly entwined. If you want to be able to attract the right kind of leads, you need to tailor your marketing to that particular audience. Read the rest of this entry →

I just finished reading a book that is just full of wisdom for entrepreneurs called “The Compound Effect” by Darren Hardy. I am a big fan of Darren's publication “Success Magazine” so I was really anxious to read this book. And I can honestly say I wasn't disappointed.

“Success is often built by taking small consistent steps over time”.

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

One of the main concepts in this book is that you don't have to be the smartest person on the planet, but you have to take those small consistent steps needed EVERY day for success. You’ll notice he doesn’t say some days or most every day; he says every day. Check out his system for setting yourself up for success.

If you haven’t already subscribed to the “Inner Circle”, be sure to do that today so you don’t miss any of the business building tips I have coming your way. I want this year to be your best year ever! And if you enjoyed this article, please share it.

Recently I was asked to do an interview with my friend and fellow real estate investor Al Jones. Al is a minister as well as a real estate investor in Orlando, Florida. It was great getting to spend some time talking real estate with Al, and also hearing about his business and some of the challenges he faces.

One of the things we talked about, was that many of the women he knows just don't believe they can do this business. That is not simply true! He says that they lack the basic confidence to even begin. I believe that we have all known that kind of fear at sometime in our life.

So how do you do that?

I believe that it comes down to three main things:

First of all, you have to get some education, and you can get if without spending a lot of money. You can get books and DVD's at the library. There also are a wealth of blogs like this one and sites like BiggerPockets.com where you can get a great education completely free. Become a “life long learner”.

Secondly, you need to find a mentor; someone that can help you when the paralyzing fear sets in. One of the best places to find a mentor is at your local REIA (Real Estate Investors Association). Just look online for a list of all of the real estate clubs in your area.

Finally, you absolutely must take action. Nothing will happen if you don't take consistent, focused action. Just take baby steps toward your goal, and you will get there. Read the rest of this entry →

Organization and having systems is important to ensure your business stays on track. Scheduling tasks and actually doing them in a timely manner is also important. Having a plan to reach your goals is critical. We all know these things.

Mindset

But, I believe that there is one thing that you can't succeed without; the proper mindset. Your mindset has everything to do with your success. If you are going through each day, checking off those lists but aren't enjoying the process then something is wrong. Just like you have to prepare your muscles to run a 5K race, you have to get up every day and prepare your mind for success. So how do you do that?

Start at the beginning

-Fuel your physical body first. Eat well, exercise and get enough sleep. Taking good care of your body is the first step.

-Try to find a way to reduce stress in your life. Stress can kill you, and it certainly messes with your mindset.

-Work on having the right mindset each day just like you exercise. Take a few minutes and remember all that you are grateful for. Celebrate the good things in your life. Have a success mantra that you recite every day. Get pumped up! It’s up to you to take control of your mindset.

-Acknowledge the problems in your life and focus on solutions. Let’s face it everyone has problems to deal with. It’s how you chooseto deal with them that matters and ultimately affects your mindset.

-Organize each day. While this is certainly good for your business, it will also allow you to schedule some fun or some downtime each day. That might be something as simple as taking time out to have lunch with a friend, or even playing “hooky” for a couple of hours to recharge. The point is that you can actually have more time for yourself if you plan your day in advance.

It’s up to you to create your success mindset; no one can do it for you. But if you get control of your daily life, you will find that your success mindset just shows up for work each day.